Fixed Term for 2 years

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Are you passionate about making a difference and keen to start a career in business improvement? Join us and help support the Council to be efficient and effective in delivering its objectives.

As an Apprentice Improvement Officer, you’ll work alongside experienced colleagues to support improvement projects and develop skills in areas such as process improvement and systems exploitation.

No experience is needed – just enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and commitment to making a positive impact. In return, you’ll receive training, mentoring, and the chance to build a career.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: 

Jill Hoyle / 0151 443 2520 / Jill.Hoyle@knowsley.gov.uk

Sam Worsfold / 0151 443 3094 / Samantha.Worsfold@knowsley.gov.uk

Interview date - Tuesday 10th February 2026